Mortgage industry fights to keep 3.5% down payments

If the 3.5% down payment is eliminated, it will really hurt first time home buyers.  This is a fight we need to win.   Read on:   Mortgage industry fights to keep 3.5% down payments

Positive Outlook on Housing - Fox News Interview with President Realogy

There is a lot of conversations these days about our real estate market and whether it is good or bad, have we hit the bottom of the market or are we recovering.  Here is a good video that puts our real estate market in perspective.  The big picture is sometimes hard to see but it paints a good look into our future of home buying and selling. 

Job Market Improves, Housing Mixed - Pioneer Valley, Mass

Median house price is up compared to last year, but number of sales are down.  Keep in mind that last year we had the first time home buyer tax credit which fueled the house sales.  These statistics are expected.  Although the real estate market continues to be fragile, I am optimistic about the future and it will eventually turn around.  It is just going to take time.  

Click here http://bit.ly/kZQ1rd to read the latest news about the housing and job market in the Pioneer Valley region.

Immaculate 2-Family - Ideal Owner Occupy in Greenfield, Mass

Stately Antique Colonial, 15 Acres - Fabulous Shelburne, Mass Location

Massachusetts Best in 2011 - Yankee Magazine

Yankee Magazine's 2011 Best in Massachusetts  is now available on line for you to see.  Some of the names will look familiar to you.   This list is a great start to checking out some of the area's attractions.

Congratulations to Mike and Tony for making the list!  Love their pizza.
 
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Pioneer Valley Real Estate Sales Update - Foreclosures Falling

In Franklin County, sales fell 9.1 percent, from 77 to 70 houses, and the median price fell from $165,000 to $155,500. 

There was some good news on the foreclosure front, with the number of completed mortgage foreclosures falling all over the Pioneer Valley. 



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